I have been carving in soft boots for 13 years, just bought my first hard set up this year. Anyway I have owned several different boards, most recently a Burton Supermodel 168 and a K2 Recon Riser 165, but nothing compares to the Arbor A-Frame 170 that I got this season. It is a great all around board and carves very well, and IMO it is the nicest looking board made with it's real wood top sheet.
My girlfriend also rides a 162 A-Frame and feels the same way about the board. I bought mine, after her, because of the research she did on the board and we both love them.
Check them out at.
www.arborsports.com